The castle of Montsegur
The most famous cathar castle
Perched at 1207 m, on the highest part of a rocky bluff called "the pog", the castle of Montségur is first mentioned in texts dating from the end of the 12th century. At the beginning of the 13th century, the Cathars, adepts of dualist religion which was condemmed as heretical by Pope, made their home here. In 1243, the Pope and the king of France decided to deal with Montségur and at the end of a terrible siege that lasted 11 months, the Cathars were butchered. More than 200 were burnt alive.
The Montsegur archeological and historical museum
The museum is located in the village of Montsegur and exhibits the discoveries of the excavations on the site of the castle. You will discover cannon shot, scissors, arms and objets from their daily life. It is also a permanent exhibition of the Cathars in Ariege.
Château - 09300 Montsegur (10 min from campsite)